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Definition of starburst

starburst

/ˈstɑːr.bɜːrst/
star · burst
Plural:starbursts
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starburst Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A pattern, design, or flash of light resembling an exploding star, with rays or lines radiating outward from a central point.

Example

"The mid-century clock featured a brass starburst design with long metal spokes."

2

A period of exceptionally rapid and intense star formation within a galaxy, often triggered by a galactic collision or close encounter.

Example

"Astronomers observed a massive starburst in the core of the colliding galaxies."

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• Nearby Words

star thistle
star tortoise
starboard
starburst
starch
starched
starchy

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Starburst. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/starburst
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